Sermons on Emptying Himself:

God's Solution For Man's Condition

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 12, 2010

Since man is incapable to save himself God made a solution for man's fallen condition-that is, justification by faith in Christ.

Introduction It is the unequivocal claim of the whole Scripture that man has a dilemma. That is, man stands condemned before God and he can do nothing to save himself from such shameful condition. We all know that all hopes of man to save himself such as religiosity and reliance on sets of rules ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just As If You Never Sinned Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

Just As If You Never Sinned - Captain Erika Hernandez Romans 3:23-25 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/08/08-09-09-just-as-if-you-never-sinned.html Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live life Just as If We never sinned! There so many in the world that have not idea how that would feel like, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Will Of Man And The Will Of God:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 18, 2009

Man does not have "free-will," because within himself man does not have the power to choose between good and evil.

THE WILL OF MAN AND THE WILL OF GOD: Eph.1:1-5 2-21-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the will of man, and the will of God” so I want you to pay close attention. Listen as I read today’s text found in; Ephesians 1:1-5 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5, Ephesians 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah...what A Loser!

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009

Jonah actually teaches us many characteristics of being a Christian without actually following them himself. This sermon concentrates on these characteristics.

Captain Tim Gardner Text: Jonah 3 & 4 Introduction: Melodrama: Joe and the Wannafights by “Spontaneous Melodramas” book There are so many things we can learn from the bad attitude of Jonah, but this morning we will just concentrate of three. His willingness to be unwilling. His fearless fear ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Leaving Your Nets Behind Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 9, 2008

Your encounter with Jesus was life changing. He revealed Himself to you and then He called you to begin a new journey with Him.

Leaving Your Nets Behind Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Mark 1:16-20 (HCSB) As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two-Ply Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2008

Like God Himself, good Christian leadership means leading in two different manners; leaders must have two sides.

Two-Ply Christian Leadership (2 Thessalonians 3:4-12) 1. Christian leadership is a fascinating study. But it is often paralleled by leadership principles in other realms: "You Attract the People Your System Invites It’s no secret that healthy environments attract healthy people. Healthy people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil's Confession

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 28, 2008

Satan has told us more about himself by what he didn’t say than by what he did.

The Devil’s Confession. Luke 4:1-13 Well it seems St. Peter and the Devil had an agreement to share the costs of maintaining the fence between Heaven and Hell. One weekend a fight broke out in Hell that got out of hand, and part of the fence was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Grass!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

The words ‘Ahab went one way by himself looking for grass….’, prompted me to write this devotion today.

1 King 18:5,6 “And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts…….Ahab went one way by himself….” The words ‘Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Attention To The Bible!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2013

Pay Attention to the Bible! 1) It was placed in this dark world by God himself. 2) It alone leads us back to God in heaven.

Have you been following the news out of North Korea? That country is threatening to attack South Korea and its allies because it feels their recent war games are a warm-up for an invasion. Or didn’t you catch those reports and the real prospect of nuclear war because you were paying closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013

Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God At The Lake

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

God makes himself known to us through amazing experiences so that we have those to cling to when the foundation crumbles.

God at the Lake Jan 29, 2012 Ps 19 I’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to share a particular story. I’ve been waiting for 6 months to tell it. I’ve been sure that along the way, in the course of preaching, there would be a spot where I’d need an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2014

Paul instructs the elder in broad strokes to exert himself to excel. In these instructions is a pattern for all who pursue the Master if they will honour Him.

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” [1] Six commands are issued in the final statements of this vital missive to a young theologue. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Approval Of Great Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To prove GOD's approval to us by: (1) HIMSELF, (2) His signs, wonders and miracles, (3) Gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Approval? Yes or no? If yes or either no, pls. explain. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD's approval to us by: (1) HIMSELF, (2) His signs, wonders and miracles, (3) Gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called & Separated Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

PAUL CHARACTERIZES HIS LIFE AS CALLED & SEPARATED. THIS STUDY LOOKS AT THE MEANING OF THOSE TWO VERBS PAUL USES TO DESCRIBE HIMSELF

Called & Separated Romans 1:1-2 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2. (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) I. Calling (from God) a. Calling in Romans i. 1:6. Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reach Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 19, 2018

We see God reaching out to a foreigner and leading him to faith in Himself. This is the goodness and grace of God. It cannot be earned or be bought.

God’s grace goes international. Let’s read 2 Kings 5:1-19. God remembers His own and cares for His own, but His own does not mean only the people of Israel. • It refers ultimately to everyone who is willing to acknowledge God, believe and worship Him, as the one and only true God. • So God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible